Boys name · Texas
Dawson in Texas
Dawson was the 228th most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 173 babies named Dawson that year. Since 1986, Texas families have named 3,486 babies Dawson.
Popularity over time
Dawson in Texas, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 5 | 1362nd |
| 1992 | 11 | 921st |
| 1997 | 28 | 578th |
| 2003 | 123 | 270th |
| 2008 | 85 | 373rd |
| 2014 | 60 | 501st |
| 2019 | 127 | 299th |
| 2025 | 173 | 228th |
Its rank among boys names in Texas climbed from 1362nd in 1986 to 228th in 2025.
The most babies named Dawson in Texas in a single year was 207, in 1999. Its best showing was 170th among boys names in 1999.
Across the country, Dawson reached its best rank of 29th in West Virginia (2024). See Dawson in every state →
How popular is Dawson in Texas?
Dawson was the 228th most popular boys name in Texas in 2025, with 173 babies named Dawson that year. Since 1986, Texas families have named 3,486 babies Dawson.
How many babies are named Dawson in Texas?
In 2025, 173 babies were named Dawson in Texas. The most babies named Dawson in Texas in a single year was 207, in 1999.
What is the rank of Dawson in Texas?
Dawson ranked 228th among boys names in Texas in 2025. Its best showing was 170th among boys names in 1999.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.
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